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2007 Verité ‘La Joie’ Meritage

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Rating : 100RP SKU: V1207 Categories: California Red, Rare and Limited Tags: 100 Point Winemaker, Collectible Wine, Highly-Rated Wines, Red Blend, Verité wines
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100 RP – The 2007s appear to be the greatest wines Verite has yet produced under the leadership of Jess Jackson and his winemaking guru, Bordelais Pierre Seillan. These extraordinary wines, built for the long term (much like top Bordeaux), are fashioned from some of the finest fruit sources Jess Jackson owns in Sonoma County. From my perspective, the 2007 La Joie (The Joy) is pure perfection. A Pauillac-like blend of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Petit Verdot and Malbec, it possesses a cedary, fruitcake, black currant, tobacco leaf, blackberry, and graphite-scented bouquet. Layers of creme de cassis and blackberry liqueur intermixed with scorched earth, truffle, and toasty characteristics are spectacular as are the multidimensional mouthfeel, fabulous purity, and a 60-second finish. I have purchased and loved these cuvees from the beginning, and have followed their aging process (which is glacially slow). Production of these wines is small. Given the fact that Verite’s wines often perform better out of bottle than they do from barrel, this may be another powerful, long-lived vintage. This 2007 will be accessible in 6-8 years, and should drink well for 35-50+ years thereafter. Only those with cold cellars and enormous patience should purchase this modern day legend. Drink 2012-2066+.

Varietal

Meritage

Vintage

2007

Appellation

La Joie

Winery_Name

Verité

Wine_Type

Red

Size

750

Rating

100RP

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